Bhubaneswar: Handmade Rakhis crafted from traditional and eco-friendly materials are drawing attention in Bhubaneswar this Raksha Bandhan, with a special stall showcasing the skills and creativity of Odisha’s rural artisans. The Rakhi stall, launched by the Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS) at Patia on Monday, brings together products made by rural women, artisans…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi marked the 78th Independence Day with a strong message of development and pride, unveiling a series of ambitious projects aimed at transforming the state. Speaking after hoisting the Tricolour and taking the salute from security forces at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar, Majhi emphasized Odisha’s commitment to progress…
Bhubaneswar: In a significant step towards strengthening higher education in the region, Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj laid the foundation stone for a Rs 5 crore project under the PM-USHA scheme at Khariar Autonomous College today. The initiative is designed to enhance educational infrastructure and ensure students receive access to quality learning environments. Speaking at the…
Mumbai: In a heartbreaking turn of events, television actor Rituraj Singh, renowned for his portrayal of Yashpal in the popular serial Anupamaa, has succumbed to a cardiac arrest at the age of 59. The news of Rituraj Singh’s demise due to cardiac arrest has left the entertainment industry in mourning. The actor, who left an…
Sambalpur: Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary has recorded a footfall of over 16,000 tourists in 2021-22. As per reports, in the year 2021-22, Debrigarh ecotourism has recorded a revenue of Rs 1.52 crore. While around 60 per cent visitors were from Odisha, the rest came from 13 different states of the country besides a few from European…
Bhubaneswar: In a ceremony marking the 75th Republic Day, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das felicitated 50 individuals from the state’s police force, Fire Brigade, civil defense, home guard, and jail for their exceptional services. The governor bestowed the Police Medal for Gallantry upon three members of the Special Operations Group (SOG) and one from the District…
Bhubaneswar: In a major push towards strengthening women’s empowerment and child welfare, Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida on Thursday formally launched a series of schemes, campaigns, MoUs and infrastructure projects under the Department of Women and Child Development. The initiatives were unveiled at a programme held in the department’s conference hall in the presence of…
Bhubaneswar: Odisha is all set to welcome international athletes as it hosts the prestigious World Athletics Continental Tour Bronze competition for the first time at Bhubaneswar’s Kalinga Stadium on August 10, 2025. With just days to go, Sports and Youth Services Minister Suryabanshi Suraj visited the venue on Wednesday to review preparations and ensure readiness…
New Delhi: In a virtual ceremony, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, inaugurated the “Regional Consultative Workshop on Research Priority for Providing Accessible and Affordable Healthcare for the Northeastern States of India” today. The event witnessed the presence of Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, Union Minister of State for Health and Family…
Bhubaneswar: Marking World Water Day with a strong push for water conservation and management, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a series of key projects worth ₹1,368 crore. These include 100 newly constructed check dams, four minor irrigation projects, and 18 mega lift irrigation projects aimed at boosting irrigation and water storage across the…
